Slow manifold

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008945",
  "term": "Slow manifold",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A concept in dynamical systems theory describing a lower-dimensional space within the system's full phase space to which trajectories rapidly converge and then evolve slowly. It represents the balanced, slowly evolving states of a system, separating them from fast, transient wave-like motions. In atmospheric models, this corresponds to the quasi-geostrophic motions, which are distinct from faster gravity waves.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/slow-manifold/"
}